Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Summer planters and bee-friendly bulbs brighten Bridgwater
Bridgwater is coming into bloom once again, with summer planters, hanging baskets and innovative bulb planting combining to brighten the streets while supporting biodiversity and
Summer planters and bee-friendly bulbs brighten Bridgwater
Bridgwater is coming into bloom once again, with summer planters, hanging baskets and innovative bulb planting combining to brighten the streets while supporting biodiversity and
News
Summer planters and bee-friendly bulbs brighten Bridgwater
Bridgwater is coming into bloom once again, with summer planters, hanging baskets and innovative bulb planting combining to brighten the streets while supporting biodiversity and
Blake Museum moves to Summer opening hours
Blake Museum in Bridgwater is pleased to announce its transition to summer opening hours starting 8 April 2026. The museum will be open to visitors
Somerset showcases community-led solutions during Chief Medical Officers visit
Cllr Graham Oakes, Lead Member for Public Health, and Somerset’s Director of Public Health, Alison Bell, were delighted to welcome Professor Sir Chris Whitty, the
People urged to back County businesses and ‘make the most of what’s on your doorstep’
Residents in Somerset are being urged to give county businesses a boost this spring by shopping and eating locally when they can. Whether it is
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
April 2026
Community Services Committee
Planning Committee
Amenities Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
April 2026
Cash Bingo Night!
Talking Cafe
